The Japan Weekend privacy policy outlines our practices for collecting, using, storing, and protecting your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that any information we gather is used only for its intended purpose.

Key Points of Our Policy:

• Information Collection: Details what information we collect and how we use it.
• Data Control: Explains how you can manage your personal data.
• Compliance: We adhere to all applicable privacy laws and regulations.

By using Japan Weekend, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.

Last updated: April 07, 2023

This privacy notice explains how we collect, store, use, and share your information when you use our Services, including:

• Visiting our website at https://www.japanweeknd.com/
• Engaging with us through sales, marketing, or events

If you have questions or concerns, this notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you disagree with our policies, please do not use our Services.es. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].

Summary of Key Points

• What personal information do we process?
  We process personal information based on how you interact with Japan Weekend and our Services, including your choices and the features you use.
• Do we process any sensitive personal information?
  No, we do not process sensitive personal information.
• Do we receive any information from third parties?
  Yes, we may receive information from public databases, marketing partners, social media platforms, and other external sources.
• How do we process your information?
  We process your information to:
• Provide, improve, and manage our Services
• Communicate with you
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations
• Other purposes with your consent
• In what situations and with which parties do we share personal information?
  We may share information in specific situations and with certain third parties.
• How do we keep your information safe?
  We use organizational and technical measures to protect your information. However, we cannot guarantee 100% security against unauthorized access or cyber threats.
• What are your rights?
  Your rights regarding your personal information depend on your location and applicable privacy laws.
• How do you exercise your rights?
  To exercise your rights, visit https://www.japanweeknd.com/contact-us/ or contact us directly. We will handle requests in accordance with data protection laws.

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

Personal Information You Disclose to Us

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Register on the Services
• Express interest in our products or Services
• Participate in activities on the Services
• Contact us directly

Types of Personal Information We Collect:

• Names
• Phone numbers
• Email addresses
• Contact preferences

Sensitive Information: We do not process sensitive information.

Social Media Login Data: If you register using your social media accounts (e.g., facebook, Twitter), we will collect information as described in “HOW DO WE HANDLE YOUR SOCIAL LOGINS?”.

Ensure that the personal information you provide is accurate and complete, and notify us of any changes.

Information Automatically Collected

We collect certain information automatically when you visit or use our Services. This may include:

• Log and Usage Data: Includes IP address, device information, browser type, and activity within the Services.
• Device Data: Information about your device such as IP address, device ID, and operating system.
• Location Data: Information about your device’s location, which can be precise or imprecise, depending on your device settings. You can opt out of location tracking by adjusting your device settings, but this may limit your use of certain Services.

For more details on how we use cookies and similar technologies, refer to our Cookie Notice.

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

We process your personal information for various reasons based on your interaction with our Services:

• Account Management: To facilitate account creation, authentication, and maintenance.
• Service Delivery: To provide and manage the services you request.
• Support: To respond to your inquiries and resolve any issues.
• User Communication: To enable communication between users if you choose to use this feature.
• Feedback: To request and manage feedback about your use of our Services.
• Marketing Communications: To send marketing and promotional messages in line with your preferences. You can opt out anytime. For details, see “WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?” below.
• Targeted Advertising: To deliver personalized content and ads based on your interests and location. For more information, see our Cookie Notice.
• Service Protection: To ensure the safety and security of our Services, including fraud detection.
• Usage Trends: To analyze how our Services are used and identify areas for improvement.
• Marketing Effectiveness: To assess and enhance our marketing and promotional efforts.
• Vital Interests: To protect an individual’s vital interests, such as preventing harm.

3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON TO PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

For EU or UK Residents

Under the GDPR and UK GDPR, we process your personal information based on the following legal bases:

• Consent: We process your information if you have given us permission for specific purposes. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
• Performance of a Contract: We process your data to fulfill our contractual obligations, such as providing our Services or negotiating a contract with you.
• Legitimate Interests: We process your information when necessary to achieve our legitimate business interests, provided these do not outweigh your rights and freedoms. This includes:
• Sending information about offers and discounts
• Developing personalized advertising
• Analyzing Service usage to improve user experience
• Supporting marketing activities
• Diagnosing issues and preventing fraud
• Understanding product usage to enhance user experience
• Legal Obligations: We process your data to comply with legal requirements, such as cooperating with law enforcement or defending our legal rights.
• Vital Interests: We process your information to protect your or a third party’s vital interests, such as in safety-threatening situations.

For Canadian Residents

We may process your information with:

• Express Consent: When you give us specific permission for a particular purpose. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
• Implied Consent: When your consent can be inferred from your actions.

In exceptional cases, we may process your information without consent, including:

• When it’s clearly in the individual’s interest and consent cannot be timely obtained
• For fraud detection and prevention
• For business transactions under certain conditions
• For assessing insurance claims or identifying persons for communication with next of kin
• For legal requirements, such as complying with court orders
• For journalistic, artistic, or literary purposes
• If the information is publicly available and specified by regulations

4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We may need to share your personal information in the following situations:

• Business Transfers: We may share or transfer your data during negotiations or in connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of our business.
• Google Maps Platform APIs: We use Google Maps Platform APIs (e.g., Google Maps API, Places API) to process location-specific requests, which may involve sharing your information. For users in the EEA or UK, please review our Cookie Notice.
• Other Users: When you post content or interact in public areas of our Services, your information may be visible to all users and can be made publicly available outside the Services. If you register through a social network, your activity and profile details may be visible to your contacts and other users.

5. WHAT IS OUR STANCE ON THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES?

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or apps, and display ads from third parties not affiliated with us. We do not endorse or guarantee these third parties and are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from their use.

We cannot ensure the safety or privacy of any data you provide to these third parties, as they are not covered by this privacy notice. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third parties linked to or from our Services. Please review their policies and contact them directly with any questions.

6. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information. Specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies is set out in our Cookie Notice: https://www.japanweeknd.com/cookie-policy.

7. HOW DO WE HANDLE YOUR SOCIAL LOGINS?

Our Services allow you to register and log in using your social media accounts (e.g., facebook or Twitter). When you do this, we receive certain profile information, such as your name, email address, friends list, and profile picture, depending on what you have made public on that platform.

We will use this information only for the purposes outlined in this privacy notice or as explained on our Services. Please note that we are not responsible for how your social media provider uses your information. We recommend reviewing their privacy notice to understand their data practices and how to adjust your privacy settings.

8. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

We will retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required by law (e.g., for tax or legal reasons). We will not keep your information for more than two months after your account is terminated.

When we no longer have a legitimate business reason to process your personal data, we will delete or anonymize it. If deletion is not possible (e.g., due to backup storage), we will securely store and isolate your information until it can be deleted.

9. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

We have implemented security measures to protect your personal information, but no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access, theft, or modification by hackers or other parties. While we strive to safeguard your data, transmitting personal information to and from our services is at your own risk. Please use our services in a secure environment.

10. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

Your Data Protection Rights

In regions like the EEA, UK, and Canada, you have specific rights under data protection laws, such as the right to access, correct, erase, or restrict the processing of your personal information, and, if applicable, the right to data portability. You may also have the right to object to the processing of your data.

We will respond to any request in accordance with applicable laws. If you are in the EEA or UK and believe your data is being processed unlawfully, you can file a complaint with your local data protection authority. In Switzerland, you may contact the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner.

Withdrawing Consent

If we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you can withdraw it at any time. This won’t affect the legality of prior processing, nor any lawful processing based on grounds other than consent.

Opting Out of Marketing

To opt out of marketing emails, click the unsubscribe link in our messages. We may still send you service-related communications as needed for your account.

Account Information

To review, update, or delete your account, you can:

• Contact us at the provided information.
• Log in to your account settings.

If you request account termination, we will deactivate or delete your account, though we may retain some information to comply with legal obligations or address issues.

For any privacy-related questions, please email us at [email protected].